Upcoming Events

The Event Planners Connection Group is for event professionals who do not oversee visit programs or tour guides to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and exchange resources related to event planning in higher education. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these…

The HBCU Representatives Connection Group is for visit and event professionals employed at a Historically Black College and/or University to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences directly related to HBCUs. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to how many connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these…

The New to the Profession Connection Group is for visit and event professionals with less than 1.5 years in their current role. This group may also be of value to CIVSA members who have a higher education background but are new to visits and events, and/or entering a new role in visits and events. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit…

The Academic and College Specific Connection Group is for visit and event professionals whose primary job/role is located within an academic college, unit, or school at their institution - not within the main University Admissions office. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of…

The Parenting Professionals Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as parents and/or guardians outside of the workplace. The purpose of this group is to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences directly related to being a parent and/or guardian while working in higher education. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to…

Join this roundtable discussion about student staff excitement and burnout. None of us have all of the answers, but we don’t want to be an “April Fool” either! Let’s share ideas with each other about how we retain staff from year to year, or how we keep the job interesting to reduce turnover (and adds to their professional development). Whether you have a small student staff or a large staff, paid or volunteer, we can all learn from each other.…

The BIPOC Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences and/or issues in the higher education field. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you…

The Welcome & Visitor Center Connection Group is for visit and event professionals whose main job/role is within their institution's Welcome Center and/or Visitor Center. This group may also be of value to CIVSA members who are planning to open a new Welcome/Visitor Center. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate…